The Bookmobile of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System helps the library to extend its services to reach those residents that may not otherwise have an oppotunity to visit a library. Bookmobile customers have a broad reading selection. Patrons may register for library cards, place holds and check-out and return books. With an average annual circulation of more than 30,000 volumes, the bookmobile is indeed well-used by its customers. The Bookmobile traverses a 1,000 square mile area as it meets the library needs of a diverse population at well over 50 stops in 27 different zip codes. The Bookmobile runs a rotating three-week schedule :: July 2008 // August 2008 :: The Bookmobile is now providing service on Saturdays :: Saturday Service Our new Cybermobile is providing services as well Bookmobile History . . . During the Depression, Works Projects Administration funds made bookmobile service possible. Here library customers select books at Ragan Park in Tampa on July 17, 1939. In the 1950's, the bookmobile was known as the "Traveling Branch" and was quite popular among its users.

During the 60's, the bookmobile served as a mobile neighboorhood branch while library locations were being built or remodeled. Pictured here is the the bookmobile as it was known as the Riverview Station.

. . . the tradition and service continues . . .

The bookmobile today is a state-of-the-art facility that offers most of the services expected at a branch library.

In 2001, the bookmobile underwent a refurbishment to reflect the new look of the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.

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